Halo

A Criminal Minds Fanfic

NOTE: I do not own Criminal Minds The Chracters of Criminal Minds Belong to the owners.

Other Chracters belong to me.

Chapter 3: Meeting The Team/Reunion!

Cassandra's Point of View

Time: 7:30AM

The sound of my cell phone alarm going off almost gave me a freaking heart attack! I turn it off get up and go get ready,This is going to be exciting, I've asked Penelope if the reunion moment could be recorded on camera for memories, and she said yes. After I get out of the shower and get dressed I want to look decent when I go with Penelope to work I decided to wear:

-A white blouse that I got last year.

- A long pink skirt

-white flip-flops

I rarely wear makeup so I put a little bit of make-up on along with some perfume. I brushed out my long brown hair and let it down for today, I also put in a flower pin in my hair. I walk out of the bathroom to join Penelope for breakfast and coffee.

Garcia: Wow! you look so beautiful! David is so going to be shocked on how much you grew up on him!

Cassandra: Thanks! I so wish that you were my sister!

Garcia: *Laughs* Me to!

Penelope and I finished up our breakfast, we had to finish up our coffee on the way to the BAU headquarters, once we got there, I had to get signed in as a visitor and get a visitors pass. Once that was taken care of I had an oppuntunity to meet some of Penelope's Co-Workers and her Boss Hotch. Garcia had to pull them aside without David knowing about my presence.

Garcia: Guys, This is Cassandra,

Hotch: Hello, Cassandra, it is a pleasure to meet you.

Cassandra: *shakes Hotch's hand* it is a pleasure to meet you as well Hotch.

JJ: Hi Cassandra, I'm JJ it is so nice to meet you, Penelope has told me a lot about all the work you do and I find it amazing that you are doing it for these kids.

Cassandra: Thanks JJ! I love doing it it makes me happy as well as the kids.

Morgan: Hi Cassandra, I'm Morgan but you can call me Derek if you want.

Cassandra: Nice to meet you Derek!

Emily: I'm Emily, Nice to meet you Cassandra!

Cassandra: Nice to meet you as well Emily!

(Cassandra already met Reid at the door)

Penelope and I went into her office, we talked a bit while the team was out on a case. Then it was time for the big moment!

Penelope grabbed her video camera and turned it on and we walked to the breifing room, The same people that I've met are in there

Reid: Hi Cassandra, Are you excited for this?

Cassandra: Yes and I'm a little nervous.

Emily: Girl, don't worry you'll be fine I can't wait to see the look on his face!

Cassandra: Penelope is recording the moment on camera.

JJ: Nice!

Garcia:(pointing the camera at Hotch) It's time to go get him, May I go with you i want to get it all on camera.

Hotch: Sure, Let's go.

Garica's Point of View

Hotch and I walked down to David's office to bring in the briefing room. Hotch knocked on the door.

Rossi: Who is it?

Hotch: It's me and Garcia we need you to come with us to the briefing room there is a surprise waiting for you in there.

(Rossi walks out of his office)

Rossi: Kitten, why do you have a video camera?

Garcia: (smiles) you'll see follow us.

Rossi: Okay.

Hotch,Rossi and I walk down to the briefing room I walked in first so I can record the moment from when Rossi walks in the door and sees Cassandra. This is going to be exciting, I make sure my camera was ready, The team wanted to stick around to see this moment unfold.

I began recording:

Hotch: (Knocks on the door) Can we come in?

Garcia: Yes you may!

(Hotch and Rossi walk in)

Cassandra: (Smiles) Hi, remember me?

Rossi: (with a surprised look on his face)

Everyone starts cheering

Rossi: Oh My God! (walks over to Cassandra and pulls her in a tight hug)

Cassandra: (Crying tears of joy) I've missed you so much!

Rossi: I've missed you to, I'm glad that you are here with me, Cara!

(kisses Cassandra on the forehead)

Everyone was clapping and cheering. There was a ton of joy in the room.

Rossi and Cassandra hugged for a long time then they pulled away they were now at arms length

Rossi: how did you know where to find me Cara?

Cassandra: Well, Penelope actually found me, she's been telling me how much you missed me and she has asked me if I could spend thanksgiving and maybe Christmas with you and the team if that's okay with you.

Rossi: Oh Cara, of course you can spend Thanksgiving and Christmas with me and the team!

(Rossi turns toward Garcia)

Rossi: Thank you Kitten!

Garcia: Your very welcome!

Rossi gives Cassandra another tight hug. Everyone was happy for them.

Rossi: Would you like to come up to my cabin and maybe spend a couple of nights or more up there if Garcia is okay with it so we can catch up?

Garcia: You two need serious Catching up to do, of course Cassandra can stay with you! Even though I've only known her for a short time she's been like a sister to me.

Cassandra: I would love to, I just need to pick up some of my stuff though.

Rossi: Okay Cara, I'll pick you at 8:30pm.

Cassandra: Okay I'll see you then.

Rossi and Cassandra give each other a final tight hug, while everybody clapped and cheered.

Garcia: I got it all on camera! This thanksgiving is so going to be exciting!

Cassandra: *Smiles* Amen To That!

Everyone laughs.

Everyone gave Cassandra hugs. Then Cassandra and I had to go back to my apartment so Cassandra can pick up some of her stuff.

Rossi: *hugs Cassandra tightly* I'll see you at 8:30 Cara *Kisses Cassandra on the cheek*

Cassandra: I'll see you then.

Cassandra's Point of View

I'm so overwhelmed with Joy, I'll never EVER forget this day. I'm glad Penelope found me and planned out this day.

Cassandra: Thank you so much for doing this

Garcia: *Hugs Cassandra* your very welcome my friend.

Cassandra: Can I tell you something, promise me you'll keep it a secret until Thanksgiving

Garcia: I promise!

Cassandra: I decided to move out here, I love the beauty of this city plus Your team already accepted me as a member of a family, do you mind if you have a roomate?

Garcia: OMG! no i don't mind at all that is great!

Penelope and I drove back to her apartment so I can pick up some of my stuff and I waited for David to arrive. At 8:30pm there was a car honking outside.

Cassandra: That's him I'll see you tomorrow so we can make plans for thanksgiving!

Garica: Okay see you tomorrow sis.

Cassandra: See ya sis.

I grab my stuff and walk outside, I see David standing there with his arms open He greeted me with the warmest hug.

Rossi: You ready to go Cara?

Cassandra: (Smiles), Yes

David helped me put my stuff in the trunk of his car, we got in his car and drove off.

Rossi: So how have you been?

Cassandra: I've been doing good, Been doing a lot of Charity work I've traveled across the world for mission trips and I've been working with kids with terminal illnesses as well as mental disabilities. I've had a death in the family, My brother was killed in the line of duty in Iraq a week ago (Tears began falling) I miss him so much.

Rossi: Cara, I'm so sorry to hear about your brother, (squeezes Cassandra's hand) He made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom, Your brother was always a good leader and a strong man. You know he is proud of the beautiful and compassionate woman you have become. Hold on to the good memories of him. I'm really proud of you Cara, What you have been doing is wonderful. (smiles)

Cassandra: *smiles back* thank you so much.

David and I talked the whole way up to his cabin, When we arrived the beauty of the nature around captured my heart.

Cassandra: Wow, it's so beautiful and peaceful here.

Rossi: (smiles) Come on in (Grabs Cassandra's Hand)

When I walked in the cabin with David I felt nothing but peace, I was also greeted by his dog Mudgie.

Cassandra: Hi Mudgie *Pets Mudgie's Head* you're so adorable!

Mudgie: *Barks with joy and licks Cassandra's Hand*

Rossi: *chuckles* Look's like you're his best friend now Cara.

Cassandra *laughs* yep I guess I am!

David showed me to the guest room so I can put my stuff and up and get changed into something comfortable. I just put on a pair of sweatpants and a sweatshirt, washed my face and out my hair up in a ponytail. I came out to the living room and sat with David on the couch.

Cassandra: *Lays Head on Rossi's shoulder*

Rossi: *Pulls Cassandra closer* You okay Bella?

Cassandra: Not really, I miss my brother so much.

Rossi: I know Bella, I'm here for you during this tough time.

Cassandra: Thank you.

Rossi: *Kisses Cassandra on top of her head* Your very welcome bella.

I started crying again this time my tears came rolling down my fast like a rushing waterfall. David just pulled me closer into his comforting arms and gently rubbed my back and he kept on whispering that everything is going to be okay, we were silent until the I fell asleep in his arms.

TBC

(I know this story might suck but this is my 1st criminal minds story)

Italian Word Translations

Bella- Beautiful

Cara: Beloved.